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Lunigiana: A Land of Castles & Natural Beauty

A magical land that derive its borders from ancient Roman settlements, its history from prehistoric man and its castles from the consistent need to protect its territory from the constant battles between ruling families.

Whether you are spending time in one of the many little towns, which are beautifully preserved or you need a day trip inland after touring the Tuscan coast, Lunigiana will surprise you with its varied landscape, its vast patrimony of stunning castles and fortresses and its authentic, yet personalized, flavors in the kitchen.

The northernmost point of Tuscany will introduce you to the via Francigena which makes its way to Rome starting with Passo della Cisa, Pieve Sovrano and towns like Pontremoli and Aulla. Stop and visit the museum of the stele, and the enchanting stone sculptures that still leave many questions unanswered about the people who let them behind.

The valleys are home to the rivers Magra, Verde and Serchio, this land is rich and fertile, while the lofty height of the Apuan Alps provide hikes and trails for all levels.

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A lively & picturesque town, Pontremoli is considered the “key & door” to Tuscany. Complete with medieval bridges, castles, towers and character, read here to discover the important role this small town played for those traveling on the ancient via Francigena that connected Rome to France and England.

Reach out and head north of Lucca, navigating the moutains and small towns of the Lunigiana. A landscape of a 100 castles that dot the charatistic slopes and valleys along the Magra river. This article features several places that should be included on your itinerary.

This northern corner of Tuscany, close to the coast & Cinque Terre, promises a kitchen full of special dishes & wines to savour. Between the recipes protected by SlowFood and the wines with DOC & IGT denominations, you can be sure to find something you will like!

Grown in the hills, the potato staved offer hunger for generations producing some of the most famous Tuscan recipes: tortelli, potatoes with rosemary, bread and even beer & sausage! Come with us and explore Tuscany through the wonderful flavors potato

The adventure of a lifetime, combine the slow and satisfying discovery of Tuscany through its beautiful back roads and trails while following in the footsteps of hundreds of years of history, architecture, culture and gastronomical specialities

Surrounded by the Apuan Alps and the Apennines, the Garfagnana area is a lush green valley that offers plenty of activities to do - like hiking, biking, trekking, rock climbing - and places to see, like the many quaint villages that hold enchanting art and architectural treasures to discover, among which the Devil's Bridge in Borgo a Mozzano stands magnificently out.

Discover the charming coastal area of Cinque Terre, located just north of the Tuscan borther with Liguria: 5 quaint and coloured villages sitting on the top of cliffs overloooking the sea, that have been declared an Unesco World Heritage Site as well as "living landscape". Discover the fascinating and rough landscape softened by man-made works, the trails that pass through the mountains amidst nature, the history, culture and traditional products that characterize this magnificent villages.